Italian Sausage Sandwich

20 Italian sausages
4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped
onion
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1
cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried
basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
20 sandwich
buns
Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional


In a large Dutch oven, brown sausages a few at a time; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute peppers and onion in drippings until crisp-tender; drain. Return sausages to pan along with tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, garlic, basil, oregano and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve on buns. Top with cheese if desired. Yield: 20 servings."